A word of advice to whom it concerns: Stop feeling sorry for yourself!

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Stop feeling sorry for yourself!

There.
I said it.

You know who you are- you're the one who sits at your computer all the time, not going anywhere or doing anything other than watching my every update on Facebook. You're almost always the first to "like" and comment, and you leave many comments. That's cool, I appreciate your time and it feels good to be appreciated. But it concerns me because you don't appreciate yourself.

How do I know this? Because when I ask how you are, you tell me how much your life sucks. You post multiple times on my page, seeming kind of like a lost, sad puppy, before I even have the chance to get back to you. Because I'm busy living life, and you're trying to live through me. I'm not voicing my criticisms to be cruel, it's because I care, and someone has to say it. I'm not afraid to. And perhaps others who do the same thing can benefit as well.

You feel like shit for a reason. You're enforcing poor self-image by hiding out alone with your computer, afraid to face the real world. Yeah, there are a lot of things in life that suck. I deal with them all the time. But it's a matter of HOW you choose to deal with them, not letting shit get you down, and doing what you REALLY want to do. Social phobias suck, but they can be overcome.

Yeah, I've been there. But then I got sick and tired of being sick and tired. It was scary breaking out of that rut, but I'm taking it one step at a time. (Yes, that's present tense- I am taking it one step at a time. I've been a work in progress for years, and I'm going to keep it up.)

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Did you know I just went to my first show ALONE yesterday? I never would have done that, until I decided that I had to.

I wanted to see The Ludovico Technique (Ayria was playing, too). I missed them last year, and it just happened that all my friends who would appreciate the harsh industrial thing were either out of town or busy. Fuck that, I wasn't missing this.

So I called Ben and arranged to go early, and hang out before the show. (This was a great way for me to ease into the social thing- hang out with a few people who have a job to do before the crowd came in, so I wasn't overwhelmed when everything started later.) Not only did I have a lot of fun, but I wasn't alone, and I met a lot of friendly people. My biggest issue was finding it in myself to fight back my social phobias and just do it, and then the rest was easy. I don't regret it. I had a great time.

A thing to remember- you are probably your own worst critic. You're the one eating yourself up. You're the one making yourself vulnerable, setting yourself up to be hurt by the little things. Stop it.

Put yourself out there, doing the things you like to do, and don't rely on others to drag you out from under your rock. Just because your close friends are busy, that doesn't mean you have to stop living. Have some fun for once! Go out, fight back the shyness (if only for an hour or two), smile, and talk to people. Make new friends. You'll feel a lot better about yourself when you find others will accept you for who you are, and that you're your own worst enemy.

And knowing you accomplished something that would normally scare the shit out of you is a fantastic feeling.

Artists: Why I Don't Want To Check Out Your MySpace Page

I used to love MySpace. Over the past couple years though, I've lost that.

Don't get me wrong, I love logging in to find a bunch of friend requests every day. And I add everyone who is not an obvious spam account. But there is one thing that really bothers me-

The bands.

I am appalled by the number of bands that SUCK at self promotion. Every day I receive messages like (names removed):

"Hi, Im ____ from _________, A metal band from Akron, Ohio. I just wanted to let you know we just posted some brand new music and we hope you'll come by to check it out and tell us what you think!
Thanks"

"IT'S OUT OF CONTROL RIGHT NOW.....4 MIX CD'S AVAILABLE NOW......
"____________""
..plus a bunch of download links.

"please take the time to check out the songs on my page and leave a light comment.i appreciate the love!!!!!!!!

This one was from a local promoter, which made me cringe, because I know the band he was advertising:
"U NEED TOO COME CHECK THESE GUYS OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!1"
They could do better than that. Hell, they could hire me for what they're paying him and get ten times the value.

I get this shit EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. And I'll tell you what- I DON'T want to check out your page. Why? Because it's impersonal. Because I know twelve-year-olds who write better than that. Because it makes you look incompetent. Because it's SPAM.

Stop sending me that crap. It doesn't work.

Here's an idea:
Build REAL relationships with your fans.

Don't believe me? My collaboration with T7N started with a message on MySpace. A few messages led to a phone call (which lasted several hours, and we both HATE talking on the phone), which led to a meetup, and we started working together. A friendship was born. Because we were REAL, and weren't about showing off, it was about connecting on the same level. My ENTIRE LIFE changed because of that.. I'm not kidding.

Just try it. Be real.

Just Say It.

I tend to rely on body language for a lot of things.

It helps me to read people. I use it to emphasize what I'm speaking about. I use it when I'm not talking- a lot. Because, let's face it, I don't do much talking on a daily basis. I'm a rather quiet person. But people "get me" because of what I say physically.

I may be a bit of a hypocrite for what I'm about to say here.. but I'm speaking about a learned experience, and working on this on a daily basis.

No matter how clear you think your body language may be, it just may not be enough. You cannot assume someone is going to get the hint. If you have something important to say, say it directly. Because let's face it- not everyone is observant and/or understanding of visual cues.

If you like someone, tell them. If you're not interested, tell them. (That is, if you want to make it known.) It will save a lot of time and hassle, and you won't have to spend many a night wondering, OMG, did he/she get it?

Just fucking say it. That's all.

Unless, of course, you're purposely playing games.. which is totally cruel.. but the thrill of the chase is the most wonderful part of the bonding process. Use that power wisely.

More Advice For Aspiring Pro Bloggers

Last month I wrote an article called My Advice to Aspiring Pro Bloggers, in which I gave 20 of the most important blogging tips I could think of. And after reading over it again, came to the conclusion that I didn't share all that I wanted to say on the subject. After all, that is a very broad topic to cover in a single post.

So here are a few other things I'd like to mention, some of which I've already covered briefly, but would like to elaborate on:

Be "uniquely you".

Many people fall into the trap of trying to emulate others in order to be accepted within our desired social groups. This happens often in our daily lives, so naturally, it's bound to happen online as well.

However, the blogosphere is highly competitive and if you intend to be recognized by a large number of people, it's necessary that you be different from everyone else in your chosen niche, and contribute something unique.

I know, that's not always an easy thing to do. Not everyone has a distinctly unique style and personality, but each of us have some things that do make us different, and we should embrace them. I suppose it's a matter of comfort for some, as many people are nervous about being different, but I personally find that to be an irrational fear that needs to be overcome. Many of the most influential things in our world came about because the people who created them didn't care what others thought, and just did what felt right to them. If you want to change something in this world (whether it affect us in real life, or online, or just provide something that people will find to be extremely useful above all others like it), you must dare to go against the flow of things and stand tall in the face of criticism.

I'm not saying you shouldn't use the most successful blogs as a template for your own- in fact, I recommend it. We all need to start somewhere. But don't go overboard. People don't want a copy of something they already read, they want something different instead of, or in addition to, that. Get ideas from those successful blogs, but make yours "uniquely you."

Get personal (within reason).

This is a touchy subject for some, as it should be. Not all of us are comfortable sharing personal details online, whether it be for security issues, or we don't want our family and coworkers reading what we're writing, etc. If you're like this, I don't blame you.

I felt the same way at one point. But then I came to the conclusion that the internet is only as dangerous (for you) as you make it, and if you don't want your friends and family reading what you're writing, you probably shouldn't be writing it anyway. And a lot of this fear can be attributed to shyness and/or paranoia.

But the truth is, if you intend to own a successful blog based around what you have to say, you have to make yourself known to others. Otherwise, your words are meaningless. It doesn't matter how awesome and useful your latest article is, if people don't know who you are, the vast majority of them will write you off as no one of importance. The goal here is to make yourself known and build your reputation, and only then will people take you seriously.

You don't necessarily have to give out your real name and address and other details you're not comfortable sharing. However, some sort of information needs to be shared in order for others to get to "know" you.

Look at me, for instance. My real name is not Raivyn (it's Kourtney, and my bio states that). But I have used it as a stage and screen name for years, and a lot of people have come to associate me with that. I have a friend whose real name is Jack, but most people know him as Joe, Joey V, and several other variations of that. And that's perfectly fine. It works. But if you go by a screen name like "SuperMom6657" or "UberBabe", you're bound to be overlooked. Few people will take you seriously, if any at all.

You need to be transparent if you expect others to trust you. As in real life, if you lie, people have a tendency to not believe you. If you can't show a face, name, personality, and basic details about who you are and where you're from, then you're just another anonymous person on the web. Words are just words if you can't own up to them.

Don't be afraid to be controversial.

This is another issue I find to be common among bloggers- they're too afraid of what others think of them. And this really annoys me.

Do you really agree with everything others say? Don't you ever speak your mind when something bothers you? Or are you just a mindless drone going along with the flow of life, whether it be right or wrong?

So many bloggers are overly cautious about what they write, to avoid confrontation. If you do this, it's totally understandable.. but I'll be blunt- YOU'RE BORING!

You can't expect others to agree with you all the time. And really, if you do happen to create a fairly popular blog, you will find that you'll receive comments and emails from people who only want to criticize you, no matter what it is you write. It doesn't matter who you are, or how kind or informative your posts are, someone is bound to say that you're wrong, or you're boring, or you don't live up to their religious values, etc. Whatever. You can't please everyone, nor should you bother trying to. Stay true to yourself, and your loyal readers will support you. They are the ones who matter.

Here's another way to think of it- the more "hate mail" you receive, the more of an impact you and your blog are making on others. Don't take it to heart- they are just words, and everyone has an opinion. Try to learn something from those who are attempting to help you despite their disagreement, and throw the personal attacks out the window. They are not worth stressing over.

Just be yourself, have fun, and learn something in the process. That's all that really matters when all is said and done.

7 Great Tools for Productive Writing

As a blogger, poet and lyricist, I do a lot of writing and have deadlines to meet- every single day. It's not easy. Some days it can be downright draining, especially when I'm less than inspired.

But it seems the only way to get through that is to keep pushing through, keep writing. Because when I stop, it's harder to get started again. And the longer I wait, the more difficult it becomes. Don't get me wrong- I love writing, it's a passion of mine, but doing it day after day after day can be pure agony sometimes.

I'm sure many of you can relate, no matter what it is you choose to write. So here are a few resources to check out.

First, the basics- I use these every day:

Dictionary.com - Often a word will pop into my head and I'm unsure of its exact meaning, and I'll need to look it up before choosing to use it. Or, I'll use it with the following link, if I question any of the results-

Thesaurus.com - When writing lyrics and poetry, I hate using the same word more than once (unless, of course, I intend to do so). Or if I dislike a certain word and want a synonym (or even an antonym), I'll use Thesaurus. It saves a lot of time and effort, and seems to work about 95% of the time.

RhymeZone - I usually don't have much trouble rhyming words, but every now and then I'll fall into a rut, and this usually digs me out. Not always, but it inspires ideas, regardless.

Wikipedia - I like to do a little research before writing sometimes. Wikipedia is a great source of information, and often cuts my time in half, as I can usually find what I'm looking for without having to go through several pages of search results.

Here are some other resources, which I don't personally use, but have tried and feel could work for others:

Dark Room - This is a free downloadable app for Windows, a clone of WriteRoom for Mac OS X. Full screen and distraction-free, it encourages you to focus on your writing.

Write or Die - The catchphrase explains it well- "putting the 'prod' in productivity". This app pressures you to keep writing by punishing you for inactivity. Personally, I can't get anything done in this manner, but a lot of people could benefit from it.

FreeMind - Free java based mind-mapping software. This is a great way to map out and organize your ideas- perfect for bloggers.

Of course, every writer thinks and works differently, so some of these may work for you, while others may not. Give them a try- you never know.

Do you have any writing productivity tools you'd like to recommend?

Say "No" To Mediocrity

Since moving back to PA, I've had a lot of time to think, as well as observe the world around me. And do you know what I see?

I see a bunch of miserable fucks who like to bitch about everything that inconveniences them, yet do nothing about these things, and refuse to go out of their way to better the rest of the world. A bunch of hypocrites trapped in an endless cycle of gloom, feeding off one another's "woe is me" attitude. It's pathetic.

All I see and hear some days is drama drama drama.. and I want to say, "Go fuck yourself." (Thanks to @J_Boner for that line. It describes it all perfectly.) But I usually don't say that, because it only raises the bar on the crap-o-meter and elevates the drama. Instead, I choose to smile and go on with my life.

Here's a news flash:
It doesn't have to be this way. You don't have to be a miserable prick, and you don't have to live a miserable life.

You're unhappy. Okay then. Now what can you do to change that?

You can start by saying "no" to mediocrity.

In order to change the world around us, the change must first begin within ourselves. We have to come to the realization that this is no way to live, and we're so much better than that. And we have to believe it whole-heartedly.

Then we must live it.

The world around you probably isn't going to change overnight. But through a series of changes in the way we live and interact with the rest of the world, it will transform over time.

Instead of gossiping about "who said what about who", why not invest that time into something productive, like learning about something you have an interest in.

When someone says or does something stupid and petty to you, instead of retaliating, shake it off and get on with your life. Without that person and his/her drama.

When everyone around you is scowling and being miserable, smile. Don't let them infect you.

While everyone is doing work that is "good enough", go above and beyond that. Because "good enough" is not acceptable. "Good enough" doesn't inspire change.

I could go on and on with this.. But my point is, go against the grain and lead a life worth living. Be genuine, have fun, do what you like to do. You don't have to be a sheep. Don't settle for less when you can easily do more, and with little effort. Don't be lazy and immature. There's a lot of good to be said about those with emotional intelligence.

And what's great about this is, once you start living happily and being real, everyone else around you will follow suit.

You do have the power to change the world. But first, you must have the courage to stand up and take the lead.

Try it.

5 Lessons I've Learned About Songwriting

For those who haven't gotten the memo, I am a musician, and have been for 15 years so far.

It's not easy, and it never has been. I'm not one of those people who can pick up an instrument for the first time and play something worthy of attention (although many insist on believing I am). Just like anything else worth doing, it takes plenty of time and practice in order to play with skill. And the same goes for songwriting.

This isn't a how-to guide for writing music, but rather, a few tips I've learned along the way. Perhaps it will help you to write your own song(s)- read on, roll it around in your head for a little while, and form your own ideas.

1) Know who you are writing for.

This in itself is a complicated subject, and I cannot tell you which is the better choice, as my opinion will be biased.

Put simply, are you writing for yourself, or for others? If you choose to write for yourself, you're free to express yourself as you please, at the risk of listeners "not getting it". If you write for a specific audience, your freedom is limited, but it's likely you'll have a much larger group of supporters and make more money. The choice is ultimately your decision to make.

I prefer to write for myself- I like the freedom and that's when I'm happiest. I don't ever want a corporation breathing down my neck and telling me how to write my shit because, "That's what the people want." I have my own stories to tell, and they won't be my stories if they're censored by someone else. I know I'm risking my career as an artist by going in that direction.. the road I'm choosing is a rocky one. But it's not all bad. I'm doing what makes me happy, and that's that. Whether or not you choose to do the same is up to you.

2) Keep writing.

Whether you're writing lyrics or the music itself, you need to practice. The more time you spend away from creating new music/lyrics, the harder it's going to be to get back on track. We tend to develop mental blocks that keep the music from flowing freely. So keep writing, even when you're feeling uninspired. Just write something.

I like to carry a notebook around with me, and I write in it whenever I get an idea in my head. A lot of people think I'm weird for doing so, but I usually get my best ideas when I'm out doing something else. If I don't make a note of it right then and there, I'll forget. Voice recorders and cell phones with a memo feature are great, too.

3) Mistakes can lead to brilliant ideas.

Don't be afraid to make mistakes. In fact, sometimes they can lead to some of the best ideas. Keep an open mind and embrace the imperfection, it might actually work.

Oddly enough, this is how most of my songs came to be. I would start something with an idea in mind, and that would unintentionally lead into something else that sounded even better. Don't fight it- have fun and get creative.

4) Don't always try to make it work when it doesn't.

On a similar note, don't try to make something work when it just doesn't fit, like that rippin' guitar solo, when a more simple string of notes would sound better. Listen to what the song is calling for, not what you want to play/write.

I recently wrote a set of lyrics that I absolutely loved, but it didn't fit the music as I had hoped. So I hacked it up and took out all the parts that didn't work, and changed a few lines that were too difficult to pronounce. While I felt that doing this took away an important part of the story, I have to admit it sounded a lot better once recorded.

5) Just finish the damn song already.

I hear this a lot. And it works. Stop trying to write a perfect song right from the start- you'll never decide on anything and it will take forever for you come up with something you like. Just finish the damn song, you can revise it later.

Writing a song really isn't as difficult as it seems at first, and it only gets easier with time. Keep these tips in mind, and practice. You'll eventually create something that suits both you and your audience.

My Advice to Aspiring Pro Bloggers

It's funny how widespread this pro blogging dream has grown over the past few years. It seems like it was just yesterday that word came out about bloggers earning a full time income online, and suddenly hundreds, then thousands, and now maybe millions of people are trying to do it, too. (I don't know how many, to be exact. I was never one for statistics.)

And it kills me to think that so many people are under the impression that they can create a blog, update it, plaster ads all over the place, and make money.. Yeah, that's pretty much the gist of it, don't get me wrong here. But really, do you have any idea how difficult it is?

I have been blogging for several years now. I have created many blogs, and abandoned half of them for various reasons, which I'll get into later. While I am not considered an A-lister by any means, I do make money from my blogging, and have learned a LOT. And of course, I continue to learn new things every day.

Here's a long list of things I feel must be said about this topic:

1) Why do you want to be a pro blogger?

I have to ask you this before I continue, because it is the most important of all. Why do you want to blog professionally? What reasons, other than money, do you have?

Would you do it for no pay? Because let's face it- it is incredibly difficult to earn a living from a blog alone. Would you be willing to put in the time and effort required to create a popular blog, with a high possibility of your plan failing? Would you take what you've learned and try again? And again? Does it mean that much to you?

2) Know what you want to achieve.

What do you want to achieve with your blog(s)? Are your goals realistic?

3) Understand that blogging isn't easy..

I don't care how many people say it is, or who they are for that matter, it really isn't as easy as it's made out to be. In order to be "successful" as a blogger (Success takes on many forms- it depends on your goals, so I'm being very general here), you usually are required to treat your blog as a full time job.

Many people have a full time job already, and must keep it in order to pay the bills. Now, to go from that to blogging full time, it's usually necessary to invest a similar amount of time into your blog in addition to your job. And if you have a family and kids to take care of, well, that's another full time job in itself. What a burden. Most people cannot do it.

However, there are quite a few whose life situations match up nicely with a career in blogging. I am one of them. The number of unemployed people is very high where I live, and it's hard to get what most would call a "real job". I have dedicated much of my time away from "real work" to blogging, as well as my various music projects. Each of my career goals supports the other, and I am working hard to build my future.

And it definitely isn't easy.

There are many days when I don't get paid. Then there are days when my financial situation is looking fantastic. And you never know for sure what's going to happen next. It's scary sometimes. But I love what I do, and honestly feel that it will work out in my favor one of these days.

4) ..And there is no "happy ending". Not for a while, at least.

Like I said, the results of your blogging will vary from day to day. You have to keep working hard at what you're doing, despite the "bad days", which are bound to happen every now and then.

In addition to that, you must understand that the blogosphere is constantly changing. It's important to keep up with the current times, as well as push to improve beyond that. Never stop learning. Never stop trying new things. Take everything you've learned and use it to push beyond your current limitations. Break new ground. As a blogger, your job is never-ending.

5) You learn through trial and error.

You will make many mistakes on the way to becoming a pro blogger. If you are afraid of failure, you will probably never make it. Don't be surprised if you fail on your first attempt, or even your tenth. Just analyze what you did wrong and learn from it. Try something new. Keep trying. Keep learning.

This applies to many aspects of blogging. Whether you're trying to find your specific niche(s), or style of writing, or the best way for you to earn money, you will learn through trial and error. Many ideas will fail. And that's fine. Either revise your technique, or accept it and move on to something new.

You may wind up abandoning several blogs, because you later realized they didn't suit you, and that's fine. I did. And I learned a lot from doing so.

6) Develop a schedule.

Just like a "real job", you need to have some sort of routine. Work out what time you have available for blogging, and do it. Work during the hours you've allotted, stick to a general posting schedule, and work out some sort of content creation routine that will help you continue blogging, as well as avoiding as many mental roadblocks as you possibly can.

7) Prioritize.

Good time management is important. Even with a schedule, you will often find that some things will require more time than others, and you may not have enough time to finish what you wanted to do that day. Get your priorities in order- do the most important things first, then take care of the rest.

Distractions are, well, distracting. But it's important to keep mental clarity, and stay focused on the important topics at hand. Do what you need to do first, then have fun. I know, it's a hard lesson to learn. And it's one of those things that need to be mastered if you want to be a pro blogger.

8) Never rely on a single income stream.

It may be common sense not to rely on a single source of income (like AdSense profits alone), but it's surprising how many bloggers do. Earnings are hardly ever steady, and rarely can you pay all your bills every month with a single check (or funds transfer) you've earned. The few who can are putting themselves at risk- if their source of money dries up, they have nothing to fall back on. Don't put yourself in that position.

9) A full time income may require more than one blog or website.

While there are some who support themselves with one blog alone, they are few and far between.

Don't be afraid to take on another project if you have the time. It's common for people to have several interests- don't limit yourself to just one. Having a few blogs/websites can be more than just financially rewarding- you will have the opportunity to learn more, and blogging about a variety of topics helps to prevent boredom.

You don't have to start a new website if you don't want to, either. There are plenty of sites already that are looking for contributing bloggers, and many of them pay well. But make sure that's what you want to do before you commit. Blogging for someone else isn't a gig that's right for everyone.

Think of blogging as a way to further your dream career, rather than a career in itself. Your "empire", ideally, should reflect what you ultimately want to do. Because let's face it, not all of us are interesting characters worthy of earning a living by simply documenting what we do every day.

10) Know when to say no.

Don't take every opportunity that comes your way. You may encounter some opportunities that seem great at the time they're offered, but won't be beneficial in the long run. Analyze any offers you receive, and the positive and negative effects of taking on that project. If the negatives outweigh the positives in relation to your goals and current projects (time is an important issue), then turn down the offer. And don't feel bad about doing so. Do what is right for you.

11) Cater to your readers..

Your readers are important, so you need to make them happy. Respond to their comments and emails, chat with them on Twitter, really get to know them and what they want. If you understand your readers and what they are looking for, you will be more apt to satisfy them with new content. They will reward you with their support, by referring others to your blog, perhaps even buying products or donating money.

12) ..But don't lose yourself in the process.

Always keep in mind what is important to you, and don't deviate from that simply to satisfy others.

13) Get to know your readers on a more personal level.

Too often I see bloggers forget that their readers are people too, and not just numbers on a traffic report. (And yes, I have been guilty of this in the past.)

It's emotional engagement that keeps people coming back to your blog, so give them something to laugh at, or think about. Really connect with them. Treat them as the competent people they are, and not search engine spiders.

14) Sometimes we have to "sell out"..

In order to pay the bills, it is often necessary to support other products/companies on our blogs. The most common is contextual or banner advertising, but it is not rare to see text links, posts advertising a product or website, or bloggers selling products of their own. There is nothing wrong with this, if you put your readers first.

15) ..But don't really sell out.

Keep money in its proper place. Don't advertise products you wouldn't buy yourself. Don't create something crappy and sell it for a fortune. That's just bad business.

16) Be transparent.

Trust is based on transparency. Tell your readers who you are (on an 'about' page), and your motives for blogging. Label all sponsored posts as such. Never misrepresent yourself if you can help it. What readers do or don't know about you and your blog will impact their trust in you.

17) Social media is your best friend.

Get on Twitter and Digg and Facebook and any other social media websites that you feel will best help you and your brand, and use them often. Network with people who share similar interests and keep in touch with them. With the help of social media, a good blog can spread like wildfire.

However, don't use your social profiles simply to advertise yourself, make a point to connect with others and provide them with value when possible. Help them with any problems they may have. Participate in discussion. Be friendly. Be an active community member. You must give before you can receive.

18) Keep writing.

There will be many days when you will feel uninspired, and words will be hard to come by. When this happens, just keep writing anyway. Write a personal entry, or some other writing exercise (that you may never even publish) to get the creativity flowing again. Usually that will help.

Keep writing through the tough times. The more you avoid the problem, the easier it becomes to procrastinate. And you'll never get anything done.

19) Keep improving.

Always look for new ways you can improve your blog, whether it be your writing, design, monetization tactics, etc. Don't focus on working harder, try working smarter. Don't be afraid to try something new.. you may learn something in the process.

20) Feel free to break the rules.

While there is a sort of blogging etiquette to follow (spam=bad, etc.), don't be afraid to break the various unofficial blogging rules, such as how many times you should post each week, or how long each post should be. Every blog is different and there are really no set rules. Figure out what's right for you and just do it.

That's all I have to say on this for now. Do you have any advice you'd like to share?


Further reading:

• More Advice For Aspiring Pro Bloggers